How to choose a washing machine?

There are many types of washing machines, of which In home life, automatic machines are usually used. It is these washing machines that are most often referred to when choosing the right model.

Washing machines have several selection criteria. Thus, the most The following are important criteria::

• class of washing, spin and energy consumption;


• Type of loading of linen, dimensions;


• type of management;


• drum volume (maximum load weight);


• availability of different washing programs.

Different washing machines are washed with different degrees of efficiency, in connection with which models of washing machines are marked with Latin letters from A to G, depending on class of washing: class A - the highest, class G - the lowest. Today, almost all models of washing machines offered in the domestic market have washing classes A and B, which indicates a high quality of washing.

Spin class - a parameter that is noattention than the wash class. The class of pressing characterizes the moisture of the laundry washed: the dryer the laundry is, the higher the spin class. Like the class of washing, the pressing class is denoted by Latin letters from A to G. Most often there are models with pressing classes A, B and C.

By the way, another important parameter of pressing is his speed, measured in revolutions per minute. Low spin speed suitable for gentlefabrics, higher - for rough. If you plan to often wash coarse cloth, then you need to choose the model of the washing machine with the maximum high spin speed.

Class of energy consumption of washing machines is denoted by the same Latin letters from Aup to G and allows to judge how economically the machine spends electricity. Models with class A are the most economical, with class G - the most expensive. Domestic conditions usually sell washing machines with a class of energy consumption of not lower than V.

The next important parameter, taken into account when choosing a washing machine, is type of laundry. There are two types: vertical and frontal. Models with vertical loading are more compact and well suited for small rooms. But when choosing a washing machine with front loading, you need extra space in front of the machine to open the drum door.

By dimensions, washing machines are divided into full-sized, narrow and compact. Full-sized machines (width and depth of 60cm) is usually the largest drum, allowing you to load the maximum amount of laundry for washing. At machines narrow (width - 60 cm, depth - from 30 to 40 cm) and compact (height - 70 cm, width - 50 cm, depth - 40 cm), the drums are smaller, so the maximum weight of loaded laundry they also less. Weight loading of the washing machine can vary from 3 to 7 kg.

Presence in the washing machine of various programs of washing Is not only a big plus, but also additional costs (the more programs, the more expensive the machine), so before choose a washing machineyou need to think carefully about how many and whatmodes must be in the car. Typically, the main set of programs includes delicate washing for products from delicate fabrics, laundry for flax, cotton, wool, and also washing for especially strong contaminants.

The above selection parameters for washingmachines allow you to determine the range of models that match the specified criteria. Then you can narrow down the search circle by choosing, for example, the desired color and design of the washing machine, and also considering other characteristics. In particular, it is important to purchase high-quality washing machinesso that they will serve without reproach as long as possible.